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Phenotypic characterisation of Candida albicans isolated from chronic hyperplastic candidosis

Department of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Pathology, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF4 4XY, UK

Corresponding author: Dr M. A. O. Lewis.

Received 23 June 1999; revised version received 24 Aug. 1999; accepted 25 Aug. 1999.

Abstract

The phenotypes of 35 Candida albicans isolates from 19 patients with chronic hyperplastic candidosis (CHC) and 35 isolates from 30 patients with non-CHC infections were compared. Typing was based on carbohydrate assimilation, chemical sensitivity and serology. Eight carbohydrate assimilation profiles were evident with the API-20C system and a single profile predominated for isolates from CHC (17 of 19 patients; 89%) and non-CHC (18 of 30 patients; 63%). Chemical sensitivity tests revealed four profiles with no significant difference between CHC and non-CHC isolates. Serotype A predominated for isolates from both CHC (15 of 19 patients; 79%) and non-CHC (25 of 30 patients; 83%) infections. Boric acid resistance was more prevalent in CHC isolates, although a significant difference was not apparent. In summary, there was no overall difference in the phenotypes of isolates from CHC and non-CHC patients, and clonal restriction of CHC isolates was not demonstrated.

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